Hazardous Sites and Substances
Site Assessment and Consultation Unit
The Site Assessment and Consultation (SAC) Unit in the Environmental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is charged with preventing or reducing exposures to releases of toxic substances.
Topic Areas:
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About Hazardous Waste Sites in Minnesota
- Reporting Concerns
- Evaluation Information
- Site Specific Information
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Chemicals of High Concern
Toxic Free Kids Act Information
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Exposure and Health Investigations
Investigations of substances in the environment that help to increase understanding of the risks a substance may pose to health
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Topics
Subjects related to Hazardous Wastes and Substances
SAC contributes to MDH's mission by conducting public health activities related to contaminant releases, including:
- Evaluating public health exposures to chemicals and making recommendations for reducing exposures to contaminants from hazardous waste sites, landfills, dumps, industrial facilities, and other sites where hazardous materials are released.
- Responding to citizens who petition ATSDR (U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) for a health assessment.
- Providing guidelines and advice to maximize health benefits of eating fish and for eating fish low in contaminants.
- Providing community and professional public health education.
- Reviewing and responding to health concerns related to exposures to environmental contaminants.
